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Merna C. Wold

November 16, 1951 — September 20, 2021

Merna C. Wold, 69, of Dannebrog, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at home with her loved ones. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River with Dr. Robert Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at the Cameron Cemetery.



Visitation will be 5-7 PM Friday at the Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.



Merna was born November 16, 1951, in Grand Island, to Lue and Clara (Nielsen) Allan. She attended Rural Route 3 Country School and graduated from Wood River High School.



On July 25, 1970, Merna was united in marriage to Paul Wold at First United Methodist Church in Wood River. The couple made their home in Lincoln, and moved to Wood River in 1973, and settling in Dannebrog in 1975. Merna worked retail at Walgreens and Shop-Ko.



She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Nysted. She enjoyed camping and going to bluegrass festivals. Her greatest joys in life were her faith and family. Merna was many things in life a mother, grandmother, gardener, quilter, and wonderful cook.



Merna is survived by her husband of 51 years Paul; sons: Brian (Bridget) Wold of Lincoln, Matt (Kristi) Wold of Grand Island; daughter, Melissa (Ryan) Sack of St. Paul; grandchildren: Dylan, Karsyn, and Brinley Wold, Isiah and Kaylee Sack; brother, John (Connie) Allan of Kearney; half-sister, Mickie (Bob) Langdon of OR; sister-in-law, Darlene Wold of Bismark, ND; and various relatives and friends.



She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Lue J. Allan II.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, September 24, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Apfel Funeral Home - Wood River

411 West 11th Street, Wood River, NE 68883

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funeral services

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Apfel Funeral Home - Wood River

411 West 11th Street, Wood River, NE 68883

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